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Oct 27, 2014

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Today we look at why people put themselves in danger in West Africa to help fight Ebola — especially when they know they could be quarantined for 21 days when they return home. Plus, Apple’s mobile wallet, Apple Pay, was disabled from Rite Aid and CVS stores one week after its launch. What’s at stake? As the fallout continues, what will the impact of this failed deal be on Apple and the stores involved?

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Segments From This Episode

How do actors make money off residuals?
by Tommy Andres
Lisa Kudrow still makes money off "Smelly Cat," and more about how actors get paid.
The invisible labor that keeps Facebook clean
by Kai Ryssdal
Wired reporter Adrian Chen talks about the push against violence and nude selfies.
The Ebola fight’s HR problem
by Dan Gorenstein
How do groups recruit healthcare workers who are needed to contain the outbreak?
Why did Rite Aid and CVS block Apple Pay?
by Tracey Samuelson
Apple's mobile wallet takes a hit in the battle for mobile payment dominance
Caught the common cold? You have everyone to blame
by Kai Ryssdal
News of 'things you're way more likely to catch than Ebola.'
Delia Ephron: "Nora always said we shared half a brain"
by Kai Ryssdal
The author and screenwriter shares a few of her numerical neuroses.

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Marketplace for Monday October 27, 2014

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Segments From This Episode

How do actors make money off residuals?

The invisible labor that keeps Facebook clean

The Ebola fight’s HR problem

Why did Rite Aid and CVS block Apple Pay?

Caught the common cold? You have everyone to blame

Delia Ephron: "Nora always said we shared half a brain"

Music from the episode